ABPTS NCS Practice Questions - Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy Exam - ABPTS NCS Practice Questions - Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy Exam

Question 1

A 68-year-old presents to outpatient PT 6 weeks post-left MCA ischemic stroke. NIHSS is 9, right hemiparesis (Fugl-Meyer UE 28/66, LE 22/34), Berg Balance Scale 32/56. Per the APTA Stroke CPG, which intervention has Grade A evidence for improving lower-extremity recovery?

Body-weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) and overground task-specific gait training at high intensity Passive ROM only Bed rest until spontaneous recovery completes Functional electrical stimulation only as monotherapy

Correct Answer:

Body-weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) and overground task-specific gait training at high intensity

Question 2

A patient presents 3 months post complete C6 SCI (ASIA A). Which functional independence outcome can typically be expected with optimal rehab?

Independent ambulation with no assistive device Independent manual wheelchair propulsion on level surfaces, transfers with sliding board, modified independence with feeding/grooming, and tenodesis grasp for ADLs Complete independence with all stair climbing Return to community ambulation without bracing

Correct Answer:

Independent manual wheelchair propulsion on level surfaces, transfers with sliding board, modified independence with feeding/grooming, and tenodesis grasp for ADLs

Question 3

Which finding is most consistent with autonomic dysreflexia in a patient with T4 SCI?

Headache, severe hypertension (SBP >20-40 mmHg above baseline), bradycardia, flushing/sweating above the level of lesion, often with bladder distension as trigger Hypotension and tachycardia at rest Generalized weakness only Hypoglycemia

Correct Answer:

Headache, severe hypertension (SBP >20-40 mmHg above baseline), bradycardia, flushing/sweating above the level of lesion, often with bladder distension as trigger

Question 4

Which is the most appropriate initial action when a T4 SCI patient develops autonomic dysreflexia during PT?

Lay supine and elevate legs Sit the patient upright, lower the legs, loosen restrictive clothing, find and remove the noxious stimulus (often bladder/bowel), and notify medical team if BP remains elevated Apply heat to lower extremities Increase fluid intake rapidly

Correct Answer:

Sit the patient upright, lower the legs, loosen restrictive clothing, find and remove the noxious stimulus (often bladder/bowel), and notify medical team if BP remains elevated

Question 5

A 74-year-old with Parkinson disease (Hoehn-Yahr stage 3) presents with shuffling gait, hypokinesia, and recurrent falls. Which intervention has the strongest evidence?

LSVT BIG protocol with high-intensity, large-amplitude movements (intensive 16-session standardized protocol) Conventional stretching alone Bed rest to conserve energy Routine ROM in seated position only

Correct Answer:

LSVT BIG protocol with high-intensity, large-amplitude movements (intensive 16-session standardized protocol)

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